Rozewie Lighthouse

Rozewie Lighthouse stands at Cape Rozewie, near Władysławowo on the Hel peninsula approaches, in Poland's Pomeranian region. The cape is the northernmost point of Poland's mainland, and the lighthouse of 1822 has watched over the Baltic shipping lanes for two centuries. The address is ul. Leona Wzorka in Rozewie, a small village set among Baltic cliffs and woods. Visitors can climb the tower for a view over the cape, the forest and the open sea, and a small museum in the complex presents the history of the lighthouse and of lighthouse keeping on the coast. The grounds around the tower are pleasant for a short stroll, and the cliffs below the cape give the area a wild feel that contrasts with the busier beaches of the peninsula. A visit usually takes about 45 minutes. The lighthouse is typically open from 10AM to 6PM in summer, with limited access off-season, so checking in advance is sensible. Admission is about 10 PLN for adults and about 7 PLN for reduced tickets. The best views come from the top of the tower, and photographers favour the cliff edge and the woodland path for angles of the tower against the sky. Afternoon light suits the site, and mornings are quieter, whereas peak summer days bring queues for the narrow stair. The site is about 10 km from Władysławowo and can be reached by car or by seasonal bus. Visitors should bring a windproof layer, wear sturdy shoes for the stair and the forest paths, and keep clear of cliff edges. Parking is limited at the height of the season, so arriving earlier in the day helps.